CareerPlan

Manufacturing Planner (Apprentice program)

Wichita, KansasFull-time$51k–$77k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10

Core

Entry-level Manufacturing Planner supporting the design and build of commercial aerostructures (fuselages, pylons, nacelles, wing components) for Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

Role type

Apprentice Manufacturing Planner

Builds

Manufacturing plans, work instructions, and related documentation for commercial jetliner production

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing (commercial aviation)

Required skills

interpreting engineering requirements, preparing work instructions, coordinating with production teams, resolving planning issues, sequencing work, identifying tools and materials, updating planning documents

Preferred skills

reading technical drawings and specifications, familiarity with spreadsheets and enterprise planning systems, experience in manufacturing or technical environments

Responsibilities

Rotate through planning groups to learn products and processes, review engineering drawings and specifications, develop and maintain manufacturing plans and work instructions, support production readiness, collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams, resolve plan discrepancies and process concerns, participate in training and continuous improvement efforts

Seniority

Entry-level, structured 2-year development program